YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Octavia Messina Greene 1848–1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1848

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 15 Aug 1932

Death Location: Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Tolafer Ferguson

Mother: Lidia Joiner

Spouse(s): William Buys, Samuel Greene

Children(s): George Buys, William Buys, Godfrey Greene, Mary Bryan, James Buys, Robert Greene

In 1848, Octavia Messina Greene entered the world in Alabama, born to Tolafer L Ferguson And Lidia Joiner. In 1850, Octavia Messina Greene resided in District 22, Marshall, Alabama, USA. Octavia Messina Greene married Samuel Edward Greene, William S Buys, and had children including George Thomas Buys, Godfrey L E Greene, James Louis Lewis Buys, Mary Octavia Bryan, Robert M Greene, William L Buys. Octavia Messina Greene passed away in 1932 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America.

Find more search results for Octavia Greene
OG

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1848, Octavia Messina Greene entered the world in Alabama, born to Tolafer L Ferguson And Lidia Joiner.
  • In 1850, Octavia Messina Greene resided in District 22, Marshall, Alabama, USA.
  • Octavia Messina Greene married Samuel Edward Greene, William S Buys, and had children including George Thomas Buys, Godfrey L E Greene, James Louis Lewis Buys, Mary Octavia Bryan, Robert M Greene, William L Buys.
  • Octavia Messina Greene passed away in 1932 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Tolafer Ferguson
1801–
Birth Location: North Carolina
TF
Lidia Joiner
1801–1849
Birth Location: Ala
LJ

Spouses(s)

William Buys
1846–1871
Birth Location: Alabama
WB
Samuel Greene
1845–1909
Birth Location: Scotland
SG

Children(s)

George Buys
1869–1942
Birth Location: Buffalo, Texas
GB
William Buys
1868–1928
Birth Location: Leon Co., Texas
WB
Godfrey Greene
1882–1950
Birth Location: Texas, USA
GG
Mary Bryan
1872–1942
Birth Location: Texas, United States of America
MB
James Buys
1871–1934
Birth Location: Mexia, Texas
JB
Robert Greene
1877–1913
Birth Location: Hearne, Robertson County, Texas, United States of America
RG

Octavia Greene's Ancestors

Self
Octavia Greene
1848–1932
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
Tolafer L Ferguson
1801–
North Carolina
Lidia Joiner
1801–1849
Ala
Grandparents
Moses (Hiram) Ferguson
1762–1845
Baltimore, Maryland-on board ship
Elizabeth Cox
1769–1844
New Jersey, USA
Great-Grandparents
Robert Jr
1722–1815
Elizabeth Wyllie
1738–1780
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Ferguson
1702–1794
Mary Fitzpatrick
1702–

Octavia Greene's Descendants

1.
OG
Octavia (Messina) Greene (1848–15 Aug 1932) m. William (S) Buys (abt 1846–Abt. 1871) m. Samuel (Edward) Greene (Jul 1845–15 December 1909)
  1. 1. George (Thomas) Buys 1869–1942 m. Maud (Beatrice) Priday 1877–1942
    1. 1. Alice (Octavia) Buys 1913–1991 m. Clarence (Lee) Norris 1909–1980
      1. 1. Richard (Allen) Norris 1945–
    2. 2. James (Earl) Buys 1916–1960
    3. 3. George (Edward) Buys 1904–1977 m. Ruby (Martin) Buys 1905–1996
      1. 1. George (Edward , Jr.) Buys 1927–1977
      2. 2. Robert (Lewis) Buys 1930–1989
      3. 3. Richard (Jerald) Buys 1935–1999
      4. 4. Helen (Lucille) Sluder 1926–2018 m. Paul (Weston) Sleuder 1908–2001 m. Charles (Edward Sr) White 1925–
    4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth) Buys 1905–1986 m. August (Arthur Herbert) Musch 1901–1985 m. August (A.) Miller 1879–
      1. 1. Harold (August) Miller 1926–1993 m. Dorothy (Florence) Miller 1926–2008
    5. 5. Samuel (Henry) Buys 1901–1918
    6. 6. Edna (Maud) Buys 1910–1919
    7. 7. Beatrice (Florence) Buys 1920–2013 m. John (Curtis Hitson) Junior 1920–1973 m. Jake Cascio 1907–1988
      1. 1. Pat Jav 1939–2004 m. Leslie (Howard) Carter 1938–2009
      2. 2. Caron (L) Hitson 1943–2021 m. Rickey (Lynn) Grampp 1951–2006
    8. 8. Infant Buys 1908–1908
    9. 9. Nettie (Agnus) Buys 1901–1903
    10. 10. Infant Buys 1900–1900
    11. 11. Infant Buys 1899–1899
    12. 12. Infant Buys 1898–1898
  2. 2. William (L) Buys 1868–1928
  3. 3. Godfrey (L E) Greene 1882–1950
  4. 4. Mary (Octavia) Bryan 1872–1942
  5. 5. James (Louis (Lewis)) Buys 1871–1934 m. Nettie (Francis) Hartfield 1881–1969
    1. 1. Florence (Lillian) Buys 1898–1974 m. John (Ephram Thomas "Johnny") Milsaps 1895–1970
      1. 1. Jonnie (Fay) Milsaps 1929–2002
      2. 2. Dorothy (Elizabeth) Milsaps 1924–1998
      3. 3. Jewell (Lillian) Milsaps 1920–1980
      4. 4. John (Thomas Ephraim "Tommy") Milsaps 1937–2010
      5. 5. Marjorie (Evelyn) Milsap 1922–1923
    2. 2. Charles (Ernest) Buys 1908–1948
  6. 6. Robert (M) Greene 1877–1913

Octavia Greene's Timeline

10 Records

1848
April 1848
Birth of Octavia Messina Greene in Alabama
Alabama
1848
1848
Birth of Octavia Messina Greene in Alabama
Alabama
1850
1850
Age 2
Octavia Messina Greene resided here in District 22, Marshall, Alabama, USA
District 22, Marshall, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 12
Octavia Messina Greene resided here in Leon, Centerville, Leon, Texas, USA
Leon, Centerville, Leon, Texas, USA
1870
1870
Age 22
Octavia Messina Greene resided here in Precinct 3, Leon, Texas, USA
Precinct 3, Leon, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 32
Octavia Messina Greene resided here in , Robertson, Texas, USA
, Robertson, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 52
Octavia Messina Greene resided here in Houston Ward 1, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston Ward 1, Harris, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 72
Octavia Messina Greene resided here in Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 82
Octavia Messina Greene resided here in Houston, Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1932
15 Aug 1932
Age 84
Death of Octavia Messina Greene in Hollywood Cemetery, Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
Hollywood Cemetery, Houston, Harris, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: April 1848
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1848
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 22, Marshall, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 22, Marshall, Alabama; Roll: 10; Page: 187a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Leon, Centerville, Leon, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Leon, Leon, Texas; Page: 276; Family History Library Film: 805299

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Leon, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: , Robertson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Robertson, Texas; Roll: 1324; Page: 418B; Enumeration District: 141

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Houston Ward 1, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Houston, Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 2342077

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Aug 1932
    Event Place: Hollywood Cemetery, Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Index, 1903-2000
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Houston, Texas, Historic Hollywood Cemetery Records, 1895-2008

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Octavia Greene

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE